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Ministry of Defence
Vacancies in Armed Forces
The number of posts lying vacant in the Armed Forces are as under:
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Service
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Vacant Posts
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Officers
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JCOs/ORs/Airmen/Sailors
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Indian Army
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7476

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97177
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Indian Air Force
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621
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4850
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Indian Navy
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1265
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11166
The Government has taken a number of measures to reduce the shortages. These, inter-alia, include sustained image projection, participation in career fairs and exhibitions and publicity campaign to create awareness among the youth on the advantages of taking up a challenging and satisfying career in the Armed Forces.
To encourage the youth to join the Armed Forces, motivational lectures are regularly organized in schools/colleges/other educational institutes and National Cadet Corps  camps.
Further, the Government has taken various steps to make the service in the Armed Forces more attractive including improvement in promotion prospects in the Armed Forces and to fill up vacancies
As per the Government policy on the subject, all citizens irrespective of their caste, creed, region or religion are eligible for enrolment in the Indian Army. After Independence, it has been the policy of the Government not to raise any new regiment for a particular class/ community/ religion or region.The deficiency is spread across all Arms and Services of the Indian Army.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Rakesh Sinha in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD invites comments on draft guidelines for persons having less than 40% disability or persons having medical condition for availing facility of scribe/compensatory time while taking written examination
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India issued guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with benchmark disabilities  on 29.8.2018 .
The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its order dated 11.02.2021 in the matter of Shri Vikash Kumar vs UPSC and others directed the Department to formulate guidelines for persons having less than 40% disability or persons having medical condition that may restrict writing capacity for the purpose of allowing them to scribe, after public consultation.
The Department has developed draft guidelines on the basis of the recommendation of a Committee headed by Secretary, DEPwD, which is available on https://drive.google.com/file/d/11wUZoURvO4gTgb0S2KmHTz9Roe8vK1qY/view. These draft guidelines, inter-alia provide criteria for availing the facility for scribe/compensatory time for such candidates while taking written examination, including composition of the medical authority for certifying requirement of scribe.
The Department has invited comments on these draft guidelines from the public latest by 1st June, 2021, before finalizing the same. The comments should be sent by email to kvs.rao13[at]nic[dot]in and addressed to Director, Policy Section, DEPwD, M/o Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation
 which is being implemented w.e.f. Financial year  2020-21. Projects with total cost of Rs. 6258.085 lakh with central share of Rs. 2089.175 lakh have been approved under PMMSY during FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22  for various States/Union Territories  and R&D institutions .The year-wise and State/UT-wise details of funds allocated are given in Annexure 1.
A proposal for establishment of Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu has been received for assistance under PMMSY. So far, no proposal has been received regarding establishment of Seaweed Park in Odessa.
Annexure 1
Year-wise and State/UT-wise details of funds allocated for seaweed cultivation under PMMSY during FY 2020-21 and FY2021-22 
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S. No.
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State/UT
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Approved cost of the projects 
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FY 2020-21
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FY 2021-22
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar
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82.74
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-
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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186
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3,500
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3
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Daman & Diu
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-
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120
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4
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Gujarat
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-
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15
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5
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Karnataka
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1,750
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80
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6
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Maharashtra
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94
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30
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7
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Tamil Nadu
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237.48
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49.98
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8
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Other Approved
Seaweed Projects under Central Sector
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53.185
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59.70
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Total
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2,403.405
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3,854.68
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri. Parshottam Rupala in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
A quantity of 5783122 Cotton bales valuing Rs.16865.81 Crore procured benefitting 1124252 Farmers
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 has progressed smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala,Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh,Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Jharkhand with purchase ofover 412.91LMTs of paddy up to 19.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 337.74LMT showing an increase of 22.25 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 412.91LMT, Punjab alone has purchased202.77 LMT till the close of procurement season in the state on 30.11.2020 which is 49.10% of total procurement in the country.
About 48.56 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 77957.83 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.00 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 19.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured195899.38MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soybean having MSP value of Rs. 1050.08 Crores benefitting 108310 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Naduupto 19.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh,Maharashtra, Gujarat,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 19.12.2020 a quantity of 5783122 cotton bales valuing Rs.16865.81 Crore has been procured benefitting 1124252 farmers.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Additional Liquid Cargo Jetty Worth Rs 309 Crore to Come Up at JNPT
Shipping Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Says the New Liquid Jetty will Enhance the Port’s Capacity by around 4 MTPA
The foundation stone for an additional Liquid Cargo Jetty was laid at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in Mumbai today, by the Union Minister of State for Shipping , Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The project is being undertaken to cater to the increased demand for handling of liquid cargo like POL, LPG, edible oil, molasses and chemicals etc. in the country. It will provide berthing to ships carrying liquid cargo. The new liquid jetty will be built at a cost of about Rs 309 crore.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Mandaviya said, “The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has laid focus on port-led development. Keeping this in view, India’s ports are being developed and modernized in line with global best practices.”
“There is an increased domestic and industrial demand for liquid commodities like LPG etc in the country, with PM’s plans to reach gas stoves to every home. The present liquid cargo capacity of JNPT is around 6.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum . The new terminal for which foundation is being laid today, will increase this capacity by 4.5 MTPA. This will help to better fulfill national requirements and be good for the port too ”, said the Minister.
Earlier, the Minister attended meetings with CEOs of all Terminal Operators, port users, service providers and JNPT officers. This was Shri Mandaviya’s first visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust , India’s number one container port, after taking over charge of the Shipping Ministry. The main goal of the visit was to interact with various stakeholders in order to gain a comprehensive overview on the overall port operations, recent developments and the strategic roadmap ahead for JNPT to become amongst the best ports globally.
After the foundation stone laying ceremony, the Minister visited the fourth container terminal  and JNPT SEZ Site.
Chairman, JNPT, Shri Sanjay Sethi was also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares an article on the role of Mann ki Baat in Swachh Bharat Mission
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation regarding how Mann ki Baat helped in making Swachh Bharat Mission a Jan Andolan.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
“#MannKiBaat: स्वच्छ भारत अभियान का संकल्प वाहक”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
207.03 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
15,21,429 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,28,261
Active cases stand at 0.29%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.52%
19,539 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,35,35,610
16,047 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
87.88 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,25,081 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Culture
Serving God in man: Ramakrishna Mission providing food and shelter to thousands of Cyclone Amphan affected people
Kolkata, 28th May, 2020
The ideology of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission of serving god in man has again been reflected when hundreds of monks known as Maharaj, out of sheer reverence to the common people, and their followers extended their services to aid families affected by the Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan which wreaked havoc on 20 May 2020.Ramakrishna Mission is trying to deliver their humane service to at least forty five thousand cyclone affected people in different districts.
Tuhin Maharaj, looking after the relief operations undertaken in the cyclone ravaged areas, informed the Press Information Bureau that they are trying their best to reach to the cyclone affected people through their established network. Fifteen branches of the mission are taking part in the relief activities in the South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, East Medinipur, Howrah and Kolkata districts. Where ever it is possible Mission is providing cooked food and where cooked food cannot be delivered they are distributing dry rations.
Apart from providing foods to the needy people tarpaulins, medicines and temporary shelters are also being provided by them.
Right from 1897, when Ramakrishna Mission was founded, it is conducting extensive relief operations for the victims of natural disasters such as cyclone, flood, earthquake and fire almost every year and man-made calamities such as riots.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI revises Guidance Notes to Form-I under the Green Channel
The Competition Commission of India  has revised guidance notes to Form I with a view to incorporate the changes made in Green Channel. The revised Form I, under the Green Channel, will be used to file the notice under Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002  and Regulation 5 of the Combination Regulation.
The guidance notes provide the scope of information and documents to be submitted along with the form. It also provides clarification regarding eligibility criterion for Green Channel. The CCI issues guidance notes for parties to facilitate them to make a filing before it.
As part of its ongoing and regular efforts to streamline M&A filings process and make it simpler and faster, in August 2019, the CCI introduced an automatic system of approval for combinations under Green Channel and revised Form I to file the notice under Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002  and Regulation 5 of the Combination Regulation.
In case of any other guidance on the information requirement in the Form I, the parties may request Pre-Filing Consultation  with the officers of the CCI. The parties are encouraged to seek PFC as per the guidelines available on the CCI’s website.
The revised notes to Form I are available at https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/page_document/Form1.pdf
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir for 21st April to 16th May 2021
The Company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir for the period 21st April to 16th May 2021 has been issued to States/UTs. The plan has been prepared in consultation with the marketing companies. The companies have been instructed to ensure timely supplies to all states/ UTs strictly as per the supply plan.
This is in continuation to the allocation of Remdesivir to states/UTs done yesterday.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1716744
Company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Mandatory implementation of FASTag wef new year day; hybrids lanes to remain operational till 15th February, 2021
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has mandated fitment of FASTag with effect from 1st January, 2021, in M and N categories of motor vehicles sold before 1st December, 2017. Category ‘M’ stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers. Category ‘N’ stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying goods, which may also carry persons in addition to goods. It is clarified that this Central Motor Vehicle Rule stands in force as it is.
However, at hybrid lanes of fee plazas on National Highways, fee payment can be made through FASTag as well as in cash mode till 15th February, 2021. Moreover, in FASTag lanes of fee plazas, payment of fees will continue to be through FASTag only.
The Ministry has clarified that it is committed to implementation of 100% E-tolling at fee plazas from 1st January, 2021 onwards, mandated under CMV Rules, as amended.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Workshop on World Cerebral Palsy Day will be on 6th October 2023
The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disability, an autonomous body under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India is organizing a Workshop on World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October 2023 at National Institute of Social Defence , Auditorium, Dwarka, New Delhi. There will be panel discussions, experience sharing and talks on challenges, needs and facilities for Persons with Cerebral Palsy. An exhibition for display and demonstration of various assistive devices and technologies for Persons with Cerebral Palsy will also be held.
The workshop will be conducted under the Chairmanship of Sh. Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  and Chairperson, National Trust. Mr. Mohit Arora, a person with Cerebral Palsy and Branch Manager, Punjab & Sind Bank will speak on journey towards inclusion of persons with Cerebral Palsy. A panel discussion with a cross section of persons with Cerebral Palsy like- Student, Entrepreneur, Working mother and Employee will also be held.
The workshop which is expected to be attended by over 500 participants in both the physical and virtual modes will include NGOs, Professionals, Parents and persons with Cerebral Palsy and will also be addressed by the President and representative of Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy, Noida and Cerebral Palsy Association of India, Mumbai.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IIFI 53 celebrates 50 Years of Manipuri Cinema
“We have realised our most cherished dream of a section on Manipuri cinema at IFFI”: Sunzu Bachaspatimayum
"Our movies showcase our identity, culture, political issues and distinct lifestyle”: Alexander L Pou
#IFFI Wood, 24 November 2022
IFFI 53’s showpiece section celebrating ‘50 years of Manipuri Cinema’ opened yesterday. The Secretary of Manipur Film Development Society, Sunzu Bachaspatimayum said it was a long-cherished dream they have realised, and thanked Ministry of I&B and NFDC for the support, and the healthy relationship which culminated in this proud moment of a showcase section for Manipuri cinema at IFFI.
Mr. Bachaspatimayum, along with Chairperson, Film Forum-Manipur, L Surjakanta Sarma, Director Ashok Veilou and Creative Producer Alexander L Pou was interacting with the media and delegates during IFFI “Table Talks” organized on the side-lines of IFFI 53 in Goa.
A package of 10 films – 5 each in the feature and non-feature segments – will be screened at IFFI this year to celebrate the golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema. The opening films yesterday were non-feature film Ratan Thiyam: The Man of Theatre and feature film Ishanau.
Mr. Bachaspatimayum spoke about the genesis of Manipuri cinema in 1972 with the release of Matamgi Manipur, and subsequently Brojendragee Luhongba. He spoke about the issues filmmakers face in Manipur – from low-budgets to political turmoil – and yet churn out around 45-50 feature films annually, some of which are now even part of OTT platforms like Netflix – which is a testament to the maturing of the film industry in Manipur.
Filmmaker Ashok Veilou and his brother Alexander L Pou, both alumnus of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Kolkata, spoke about their film having a significant personal touch. Their feature film on political turmoil, named Look at the Sky portrays the right to vote and other constitutional rights and bears strong influences of events associated with their family in their native village.
He also spoke highly of all non-professional yet extremely talented actors who were part of Look at the Sky, and their work that has earned them a screening here at IFFI. Producer Alexander L Pou and others highlighted the fact that their movies are reflections of the unique cultural life and politics in their State. Mr Sunzu Bachaspatimayum also highlighted the strong influence of rich tradition of theatre in Manipur – the first feature film Matamgi Manipur being an adaptation of the play Tirthayatra.
Mr. Sunzu Bachaspatimayum also said that despite closure of cinema halls for many years, recently 2 PVR theatres with around 200-capacity were opened in Manipur. Alongside this, the keen interest of OTT platforms in Manipuri cinema is expected to give a thrust to local filmmakers to showcase their works locally and internationally.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Nadeem/ Parikshit/Panthoibi/Darshana | IFFI53 - 107
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Centre Committed to In-Situ Redevelopment of Slums in Delhi: Puri
Foundation Stone Laid for Kathputli Colony In-Situ Redevelopment Project
Sh. Hardeep Puri, Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reiterated the Centre’s commitment for In-situ redevelopment of slums areas in Delhi to achieve the vision of housing for All. He was speaking while laying the foundation stone for the In-situ redevelopment project at Kathputli Colony in the presence of Sh. Anil Baijal, Lt. Gov of Delhi, here today. Secretary, Housing & Urban Affairs Sh. Durga Shanker Mishra and Vice Chairman of DDA Sh. Uday Pratap Singh were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Sh Puri stated that the project at Kathputli Colony will be not only a slum re-development project but also rekindle hope and trust between the State and similarly placed citizens in other slums. He further said that this redevelopment project, which was conceived way back in the year 2009, is finally seeing the light of the day and will provide clean, well planned and habitable units together with adequate social infrastructure to the people of Kathputli colony.
The Minister further informed that this is one of the first re-development projects under the Public Private Partnership  mode. As per the Agreement with the private partner in this project, the developer has to construct 2,800 EWS houses  and in the interim provide transit camp with 2,800 porta cabin dwelling units and other amenities/ facilities for jhuggi dwellers. The developer will meet his cost through building and disposing of freehold flats and commercial built up area equivalent to 10% of EWS FAR on lease hold basis.
Apart from the residential units, the project involves provision of community facilities in an area of 0.25 acres, which include Heritage/ Exhibition Museum, Kaushal Kala Vikas Kendra, Multipurpose Hall, Basti Vikas Kendra, Health Centre, Shishu Vatika, Amphitheater, essential Retail Outlets, Police Post, Religious site, Selling booths/weekly market, Art & Craft, Children’s Park and area for marriage ceremonies. Thus, it will be a self-sufficient unit with all the facilities available to the residents within their vicinity. Adequate facilities and provisions are proposed to be provided for performance, training on the ground and to conduct their performance sessions. Along with this, display areas for their artefacts are also provided so that they can showcase and sell and even export, their art and handicrafts to visiting tourists which will enable them to earn for themselves and will help for their socio-economic upliftment. The amphitheatre being constructed will enable the community to hold large public performances.
DDA is implementing the project under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in which one of the verticals provides for in-situ rehabilitation of existing slum dwellers is undertaken using land as a resource through private participation. The cost involved per dwelling unit is ₹ 1,12,000/- and ₹ 30,000/- for maintenance for a period of five years.
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